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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

You know all those times you are cooking away on the stove and leave to go quickly do something else? Only to come back to one heck of a mess - especially if it's a really starchy item you are cooking! Well I have the answer - putting a wooden spoon across the top of a pot will completely stop your water from boiling over. TRY IT!

Hang a wrinkled garment (shirt or dress) in the bathroom before taking a hot shower. The steam will help get the wrinkles out AND you don't need to waste hydro throwing it in the dryer for those few minutes!

Take a lemon and cut into two halves. Place them in your oven directly on the rack and leave the oven door open for a few hours (you can even do it overnight!) Take an aluminum tray and place at the bottom of your oven to catch the flies. In the morning, close the oven door and turn the broiler on. Let the oven cool, toss the citrus, and wipe out the base of the oven OR remove the tray. The flies are will be gone - and not to mention, your kitchen will smell heavenly!

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Wiping down with a wet, soapy rag can do in a pinch, BUT what do we do to give it a REALLY deep clean that mixer needs?To clean out all of those nasty dried bits ( think: flour, dried egg, batter, cocoa powder, etc.) that get stuck in the crevices of stand mixers, use either a toothpick OR the end of a wooden skewer. It's satisfying to excavate all of the materials of baking projects past and then wipe them up with a damp cloth. I also make sure to unscrew the little knob where you can affix attachments to the mixer; there's always a lot of gunk hiding under there as well!

Friday, March 25, 2016

Instead of slicing the melon into wide wedges that inevitably get juice all over your face, chin AND hands, cut the fruit (or any other melon) in half, then slice it in a grid. That will give you evenly sized slices that each have a bit of rind at the bottom to act as a convenient handle - which is amazing for tiny fingers!

We all know the awesome convenience our blenders can bring to our lives, but then there is the dreaded mess we have to clean afterwards. YUCK! Not to mention, you have no idea how many times I cut my fingers trying to clean those intricate blades with a dish cloth - that is until I discovered this amazing trick!

Fill the blender about halfway full with hot water, then add a few drops of dish soap. Turn the blender on high and watch the magic happen. Run a few times if necessary. Rinse with cool water and it's clean! It's that simple.

You know those times you are craving a nice bowl of your favourite ice cream, only to find it's hard as a rock and nearly impossible to spoon out? Well, NO MORE! Putting a container of ice cream in a Ziplock bag before placing it in the freezer will help keep the ice cream soft for scooping. It will also prevent that nasty freezer burn.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

As many as you already know, I adore finding ways to use other household products and this one is definitely a favourite of mine!

1. Just bought a brand new pair of fancy shoes? Prevent friction and those horrible blisters by swiping deodorant on the areas that sores normally form. The deodorant acts as a barrier between your shoes and skin.

2. If you have that horrible itching from pesky bug bites, rub deodorant on the areas a few times a day until it vanishes.

3. For women that are well endowed, they know the experience of having sweat under their bra line. To prevent chafing and bacteria build up, rub a thin coating of deodorant on before getting dressed each day.

4. It is said because of it's drying agent, anti perspirant will dry out pimples, fever blisters and cold sores. Obviously just ensure you are using a different stick to stop the spread of bacteria.

5. An unusual but very useful tip is to apply deodorant on a squeaky door hinge to stop the noise.

6. For women, after shaving your bikini line, apply deodorant to these areas to prevent razor bumps. A great tip to remember this summer!

7. For men, when shaving your face, if you happen to nick yourself in the process, rubbing deodorant on these spots will stop the bleeding quickly.

Monday, March 21, 2016

Over the past year, I've really grown to have an obsession with apple cider vinegar and swear by it for various reasons. WHY do I love it so much you might ask? Well let me fill you in on a few of the benefits of this miracle liquid!

So what is better than an all-natural supplement you can purchase for a couple dollars at the grocery store?! I know quite a few adults who have taken a shot of ACV each morning and are healthier than most - myself included! Try it for yourself and make sure to share the information with friends and family.